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| Joseph de Ca'th Lon at Whakarewarewa Thermal Village |
Today, they have visited the thermal lands where they have seen some of the most amazing geysers of the planet and The Living Maori Village where they have enjoyed the Maori culture.
Before arriving to these destinations, The Grandma has studied a new lesson of her First Certificate Language Practice manual (Grammar 8).
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Whakarewarewa has some 500 pools, most of which are alkaline chloride hot springs, and at least 65 geyser vents, each with their own name. Seven geysers are currently active. Pohutu Geyser, meaning big splash or explosion, erupts approximately hourly to heights of up to 30 m.
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Many of the thermal features at Whakarewarewa have been adversely affected by Rotorua residents taking advantage of the underlying geothermal fluids of the city by drawing shallow wells to extract hot water for both domestic and commercial heating.
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| Tina & Tonyi at Whakarewarewa Thermal Village |
A bore closure programme in 1987-1988 resulted in 106 wells within 1.5 km of Pohutu Geyser being cemented shut, with another 120 wells outside the radius being shut due to a punitive royalty charging regime.
There has subsequently been a pronounced recovery in the geysers and hot springs at Whakarewarewa. Most of the currently active geysers at Whakarewarewa are located on Geyser Flat and aligned on a common fissure. This is a highly complex system, with the activity of one geyser affecting another.
There has subsequently been a pronounced recovery in the geysers and hot springs at Whakarewarewa. Most of the currently active geysers at Whakarewarewa are located on Geyser Flat and aligned on a common fissure. This is a highly complex system, with the activity of one geyser affecting another.
Kereru Geyser, about 2 m above Puarenga Stream,
located at the head of a small apron of blackish sinter, erupts every
few days or weeks, in a fan-shaped jet 15 m high. No large eruptions
occurred between 1972-1988, and it seems its recovery was directly
linked to the sudden reduction of well drawoff in 1987. Kereru Geyser is probably independent of other springs on the fissure.
Prince of Wales Feathers Geyser, Pohutu Geyser, Te Horu Geyser (The Cauldron) and Waikorohihi Geyser are on a sinter plateau about 6 m above Puarenga Stream.
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Prince of Wales Feathers Geyser, Pohutu Geyser's closest neighbour, always precedes Pohutu, a feeble jet at first but gradually increasing in power until a continuous 9 m high column is ejected at an angle, when Pohutu usually erupts also. Sometimes Waikorohihi Geyser erupts a discontinuous 5 m high jet, then Prince of Wales Feathers will commence, later followed by Pohutu.
Until 1972, Te Horu Geyser erupted 2–7 m high as often as 10-15 times each day, but after that time eruptions and even boiling ceased. The water in Te Horu's vent began to overflow again in 1998.
A very direct connection exists between Te Horu and Pohutu, with air-cooled water erupted from Pohutu largely falling in Te Horu's vent. This may explain the popular belief that Pohutu
is more active when there is a south wind, because most erupted water
is then blown away to the north, whereas with a north wind much is
returned to cool the system and delay the next eruption.
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| Claire Fontaine visits Kereru geyser |
Mahanga Geyser, also called the Boxing Glove, is an old geyser not known to erupt until 1961. Its 3-4.5 m high eruptions occur quite independently of its near neighbour Waikorohihi.
Wairoa Geyser, acclaimed as erupting 60 m high, last erupted naturally in December 1940 after which its water level fell to 4.5 m below overflow and the water became acidic. However, in early 1996, its water level rose to 3.2 m below overflow, with continuous powerful boiling, and it remains so to date.
Beyond Geyser Flat is Waikite Geyser, which forms the apex of a prominent sinter mound 260 m south of Pohutu. This last erupted in March 1967, and since then the vent has remained dry and weakly steaming.
In June 1996, its previously 8.5 m deep and dry vent suddenly filled with boiling water which rose to within 2.3 m of overflow. In the past Waikite tended to erupt after prolonged periods of excessive rain, suggesting that the level of water in its vent is dependent on rainfall. It is hoped that Waikite may one day erupt again. Meanwhile, Pareia Geyser, just beyond Waikite, has recently reactivated.
Papakura Geyser is the other notable dormant geyser at Whakarewarewa, last erupting in September 2015 after a 110 year period during which it was known to have faltered very briefly only three times.
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Near the thermal area, you can experience the traditions of Maori life in an authentic living village and discover its people's centuries-old culture.
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| The Grandma dances with the Maori |
When you arrive, you meet some of Rotorua's iconic Maori cultural performers and get a chance to see the Haka, a traditional dance, along with harmonious songs that tell of Maori stories and legends.
A guided tour through the village gives you a look at life within a living Maori village, as your guide shares the traditions, history, and legacy that has been passed down through the generations.
You also can complete your tour of Whakarewarewa with a unique, traditional hangi meal, cooked with the geothermal vents that dominate the valley.
Don't forget to enjoy an entrée of mussels cooked in the geothermal pools and marinated fish in coconut cream; a main course of beef, chicken, and vegetables; and then a steamed pudding served with custard, fresh fruit salad, and cream.
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Tangata ako ana i te whare, te turanga ki te marae, tau ana.
A person who is taught at home, will stand collected on the Marae.
Maori Proverb
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